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  Induced Drag: How It Works

  Induced drag is created as a result of lift. As your wing passes through the air, an area of lower air pressure is formed on the top of the wing.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 09/14/2023
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  What Happens If You Lose Your Radios On An IFR Flight?

  Losing your radios on an IFR flight can result in complex decision making.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 08/31/2023
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  4 Reasons You Might Not Use Full Flaps On Landing

  Partial flap landings aren't too common in general aviation, but here are some reasons you might decide to not use your full flap setting.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 08/31/2023
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  7 METAR Codes You Only See In Summer

  Each season of flying introduces new weather phenomenon, and with it, new acronyms.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 08/29/2023

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  5 Tips To Prepare For Your First Solo Cross-Country

  In partnership with LIFT

  Here are 5 simple tips to make sure your first solo cross-country is a success.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 08/19/2023
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  6 Summer Cross-Country Factors To Consider Before Your Next Flight

  In partnership with AOPA Finance

  Are you prepared to make an off-field landing along your entire route of flight?

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 08/12/2023
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  5 Unusual Airspace Areas You Should Know For Your Checkride

  Airspace questions continue to be a sticky point on checkrides. Here are some lesser-known airspace areas you should be familiar with.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 08/01/2023
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  7 Tips For A Perfect Departure Briefing

  In partnership with AOPA Finance

  You've started up your plane, taxied out, and completed your runup.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 07/15/2023
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  GPS vs. DME Distance For IFR Flying

  In partnership with AOPA Finance

  GPS and DME are two separate systems that calculate two different types of distance. GPS calculates your distance across the ground, while DME calculates slant range.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 07/13/2023

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  The Difference Between MDA and DA

  You've probably heard of Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) and Decision Altitude (DA), but what are they, and how do they differ?

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 07/04/2023
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  How Does a Piston Engine Work?

  In partnership with LIFT

  Whether you're brushing up on the basics before your next flight review, or you're just starting out, knowing how your engine turns your prop is a must-know.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 06/10/2023
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  3 Ways Thunderstorms Form

  In partnership with UND

  Here's what turns an unstable atmosphere into a severe weather event.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 06/08/2023
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  The Types Of VORs, And How To Identify Them

  In partnership with UND

  In the past, there were three VOR service volumes: Terminal, Low, and High. But in December of 2020, the FAA changed that.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 06/01/2023
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  10 Regulations To Know Before Your Private Pilot Checkride

  In partnership with AOPA

  To help you out, we've grouped some essential regulations together with the information you'll need for your checkride.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 05/25/2023
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  4 Common Aerodynamic Misconceptions

  In partnership with ATP

  Here are 4 common misconceptions, and what really happens in each scenario:

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 05/13/2023